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Gasly gunning for football glory with stake in FC Versailles

Alpine F1 driver and die-hard Paris St German fan Pierre Gasly has just taken his love for football to the next level by investing in French semi-pro club, FC Versailles.

Gasly had been seeking to get involved in pro football for a long time, and FC Versailles, which battles it out in the rough and tumble world of France’s third tier Championnat National, is where the 28-year-old has opted to start his journey in the sport.

Teaming up with co-owners Alexandre Mulliez and Fabien Lazare, Gasly is evidently all pumped up for his new sporting endeavor.

“I am delighted to get involved with FC Versailles because I have always wanted to get involved in professional football,” said the F1 charger.

"With Alexandre and Fabien, we share values, ambition and a keen competitive spirit which will allow us to positively develop the club.

"This is the start of a very beautiful story. Go Versailles!"

FC Versaille's co-owners hope that Gasly’s presence will help put the club on the map and generate internation exposure on its journey to becoming a pro club at some point in the future.

“Pierre brings a strong complement to Fabien and myself,” added Milliez.

“I am convinced that our collaboration will be fruitful. As a long-time fan of F1, I am lucky to have Pierre by our side to achieve all our goals.”

Gasly isn't the only F1 driver to join the team owner club, with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton becoming a part-owner of the NFL’s Denver Broncos in 2022.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.